Memorial Day really kind of snuck up on me this year! Where did May go? As Memorial Day is the official start to the summer BBQ season, it's not too early to start planning for your first BBQ of 2018. I am sharing a few of my Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves for inspiration. Hope a few of mine become faves of yours too. Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves 5 layer Mediterranean Rice Dip Take all of your favorite Mediterranean foods and pile them high into one delicious rice based dip. Dig … [Read more...]
Westfield’s Sprint Triathlon Recap 2018
This year's triathlon season really snuck up on me! Our prolonged winter kind of had me in denial of sorts. Nonetheless, I completed the Westfield's Sprint Triathlon last weekend. Here's a quick recap of how it went and what I will be working on going forward. Westfield's Sprint Triathlon I completed this tri race in 2017 and had a huge PR mostly due to my much faster bike times. I did not have as many opportunities for outdoor riding due to cold weather this year. However, my rides the … [Read more...]
Give Yourself A Race Day Pep Talk
So, here I am on the eve of another race weekend. This Sunday is my first sprint triathlon of the season (yikes!). I admit, I get a little nervous before races that involve three sports and lots of moving parts. I often find myself giving race day pep talks to my friends so, today I am taking a little bit of my own advice and giving a race day pep talk to myself. Race Day Pep Talk To Myself Believe in your training This is your warm up race. It's your way to practice swimming, biking and … [Read more...]
April Runfessions I’ve got a few
The end of April really snuck up on me this week! This Fit Friday is all about baring our sweaty soles in a Runfessions post. A place to spill all that is on our minds concerning running, cycling, swimming and gym going. Let's get right to those April Runfessions I've got a few to share. April Runfessions I've got a few I Runfess...I really thought that spring might have bypassed us all together this month. Just when I was about to give up, we were rewarded with some beautiful spring … [Read more...]
Appreciating The Little Things-Friday Faves
I have sure had one of those weeks! You know what I mean, your schedule gets all bolluxed up which stresses you out. The phone notifications keep coming and they are hard to keep up with. I over committed myself to a few events and my husband has been away all week. Ahh that felt good to get off of my chest. Anyway, today I am appreciating the little things that make me smile. Appreciating the little things that make me smile Enjoying coffee outside on the deck On one of those where it … [Read more...]
CryoTherapy First Impressions
You all know I am up for trying just about anything! So, when I was offered the chance to experience a CryoTherapy session this week, I jumped at the chance. I know CryoTherapy has become quite "cool" amongst professional athletes and I was curious to see what it was all about. I was offered a free session at AlphaCryo in exchange for a fair review. CryoTherapy First Impressions I tried CryoTherapy for the first time this week. I'm giving you a brief snapshot into the treatment as well as … [Read more...]
Easy Steps To A Race Day Flat Mama
Happy Friday friends! In my running group, Friday is Flat Mama day! What's a flat mama? It is a photo of the race day outfit you will be wearing that weekend. These have become increasingly popular among runners and all over insta of course. More than just showing off your cute outfit, Flat Mamas are a way to make sure you have everything you need for race day. Easy Steps To A Race Day Flat Mama Check the weather Undoubtedly the most frustrating part of the flat mama! Ours seems to … [Read more...]
March Runfessions
I almost forgot that today was the March Runfessions day! I could not let that slip by without joining in to share my own March Runfessions. The last few weeks have had a few ups and downs for sure. Let's get right to it shall we? March Runfessions I Runfess.... I was a little worried this week that my Cherry Blossom race (April 8th) was in jeopardy. After making it through my training program without any injuries at all, I bent down to pick up something the wrong way and tweaked my … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Stay Busy On Your Rest Day
Am I the only that struggles with rest days? I get so antsy and yes I've been known to do "light workouts" on my rest days. Oops! I am fully aware that rest days are crucial to staying injury free and to achieving peak performance. So why are they so hard to do? I've got a few ideas for you on how to stay busy on your rest day. 5 Ways To Stay Busy On Your Rest Day Cook it up I love to meal prep and cook on my rest days. We runners are always thinking about food anyways so why not make it … [Read more...]
5 Takeaways from My First CompuTrainer Class
Last weekend I had the chance to experience my first CompuTrainer Bike class at ProBike Falls Church. Wow! What an eye opening experience. Whether you are a cyclist, triathlete or just looking to mix up your training a bit, there is lots to learn from a session in the saddle. Here are my 5 Takeaways from My First CompuTrainer Class. 5 Takeaways From My First Computrainer Class Quick briefing: A CompuTrainer allows you to train on your own bike on a stationary platform. Large screens allow … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Your Workout Gear-There’s More In Your Gym Bag Than You Think
There is always lots of talk about Spring Cleaning your house, your wardrobe or your diet but have you ever thought about Spring Cleaning Your Workout Gear? I mean actually cleaning it? I am one of those people who always wipes down gym machines before I get on them and I open the bathroom door with a paper towel. Yup, I am that girl! Some of my other gym habits might need cleaning up a bit. (This is an update of a previously published post) 5 Pieces of Workout Gear that need some Spring … [Read more...]
Add These Bodyweight Exercises At The End of Your Run
So, think you are too busy to strength train and run? No time for the gym? No problem. There are so many Bodyweight exercises you can do right at the end of your run that don't need any equipment at all. Sharing a few of my favorite do anywhere moves with you today. (This post is an excerpt from an article first published in Women's Running) Body Weight Exercises to add onto your run Pick one or two to do after each run before you stretch. 10-15 reps of each. Dips Target: Triceps Fit … [Read more...]
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